How far is Texarkana, AR from Mountain Home, AR?
The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 201.9 miles (325 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texarkana and Mountain Home.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Mountain Home.
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Start on East 20th Street
55 m · 10 sec · East 20th Street
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Turn right onto County Avenue
1338 ft · 39 sec · County Avenue
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Turn right onto East 24th Street
2659 ft · 1 min · East 24th Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp right
957 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Loop
2.9 mi · 3 min · North Loop
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
133.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Searcy
1266 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Searcy
112 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway
1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
2542 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Race Avenue
1219 ft · 32 sec · West Race Avenue
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
10.4 mi · 18 min · North Maple Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Texarkana and Mountain Home.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
134 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Texarkana and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mountain Home.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Mountain Home?
The road trip is about 201.9 miles (325 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101 miles from Texarkana and 101 miles from Mountain Home.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 184.9 miles (297.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:34 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.96 one way or $53.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Texarkana and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mountain Home.
Stop Ideas Near Rockport
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockport.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 184.91 mi (297.59 km).
#1 Texarkana
City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,556 |
| Coordinates | 33.4417900, -94.0376900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain Home
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 12,638 |
| Coordinates | 35.3867500, -91.8090300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Home (-91.80903, 35.38675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 325 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $26.96 | $53.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $30.32 | $60.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.93 | $65.86 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.55 | $77.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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